Thread insert



FIG. 1 is a front (isometric) perspective view of an insert according tothe present invention. The insert is shown integrated into a flowmetering device shown in dash lines, for purpose of illustration.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the insert and metering flow device shown inFIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is an enlarge view of the insert shown in FIG. 1 of the presentinvention;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front perspective similar to FIG. 3, but with the meteringflow device removed for purpose of showing the insert in greater detail.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the insert shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 9-9 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 10-10 of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of thepresent invention, shown with symbolic break lines. Nothing between thebreak lines forms any part of the claim.

FIG. 12 is a front view of the insert shown in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken on line 14-14 of FIG. 12.

Any elements shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed inventionin this application. The broken lines are only shown for environmentalpurpose only and form no part of the claimed design.

CLAIM The ornamental design for a thread insert, as shown and described.